Nondisp transverse fracture of shaft of left tibia, init

This code signifies a break across the width of the main part of the left shin bone (tibia) that has not shifted out of alignment. The skin over the fracture remains intact, indicating a closed injury.

Apply this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced transverse fracture of the left tibial shaft. This includes emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, and the first inpatient admission for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" tibia and "transverse" fracture morphology.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly documented as "nondisplaced" and "closed."
• The "A" seventh character indicates the initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.